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March 19, 2012
4:50 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Ca11: Members: Chairperson Steve Schmitt
David Jones
Harold Getty
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Authorization to accept bid from Electronic Engineering at a cost not to
exceed $9,078.97 per squad car for the FY2012 Equipment Installation in
Squad Cars and Purchase of Needed Equipment to Outfit Six New Squad
Cars —Submitted by Dan Trelka, Director of Safety Services.
ADJOURNMENT
Suzy Schares
City Clerk
CITY OF WATERLOO
Committee/Council Communication
Finance, Public Safety Committee, City Council Meeting: 03/18/2012
Created on 03/14/2012
Dept. Head Signature: Dan Trelka, Director of Safety Services
# of Attachments: None
SUBJECT: Accept bid from Electronic Engineering for FY 12 Equipment
Installation in squad cars and purchase of needed equipment to outfit six new squad
cars.
Submitted by: Dan Trelka, Director of Safety Services
Recommended City Council Action: Accept bid from Electronic Engineering from
FY 12 Equipment Installation and purchase of needed equipment to outfit six new squad
cars.
Summary Statement: We requested bids from a total of four vendors for the
installation of equipment in Waterloo Police marked and unmarked vehicles. Only one
vendor submitted a bid, and this bid meets all specifications. We recommend we accept
Electronic Engineering's bid of up to $9078.97 per squad car.
Expenditure Required: Yes
Source of Funds: General Obligation Bonds and General Funds as needed
Policy Issue: None
Alternative: None
Background Information: This vendor has been providing this service to the City of
Waterloo for the past several years. It is a very unique business with very little
competition within the industry. Electronic Engineering has provided us with
exceptional and reliable service for our public safety needs.